Bookkeeper
The role of the Bookkeeper is to ensure that daily receipts are accounted for and that disbursements are made. He or she
performs an important function in the Shop by acting as an accounts manager for the Owner. The Bookkeeper is to
maintain accuracy and completeness of all records in a timely manner, to inform the Owner of any challenges with
outstanding accounts, and to work with the Owner to achieve an average collection period (ACP) of 35 days or better.
Responsibilities Daily AR
- Answers all phone or mail inquiries for A / R; sends invoices as needed to A / R customers
- Calls credit references on new accounts and obtains the following data from bank and at least one vendor :
- Average bank balance
- Amount of time with bank / vendor
- Highest balance with vendor
- Is vendor account current?
- Gives new account data to Owner who will set credit limit
- Enters new account into POS system by next business day
- Receives AR payments :
- Copies each check paid on account and its stub
- Date stamps each copy
- Enters payment into POS system
- Calls A / R customers whose accounts are over 35 days past due
- Logs in call and results
- Calls every 5 business days until invoices are paid; logs in status
- Calls customers within 2 hours of receipt of NSF (insufficient funds) checks
- Logs in status
- Informs Owner if having challenges collecting
- Calls customer every 5 business days for one month
- Initiates collection procedures after one month
Daily AP
Answers all phone or mail inquiries for A / PCodes bills and enters into appropriate accounting software program (Owner will review coding for those itemsthat are non-standard)
Agrees the vendor quantities, per unit costs and total amounts to the related purchase order, where appropriate -Obtains Owner approval for any discrepancy greater than amount determined by Owner
Date stamps each invoice after entering into accounting program and files into folders in "To Be Paid" sectionDaily POS system POS System
Posts all payments into the appropriate account in POS system; runs tape on all A / R checks and gives to closingperson
Completes day close transaction per the Owner's request (identified days)Reviews the closing worksheet for accuracyVerifies that all monies and checks received match the closing worksheet Alternatively - Reconcilesthe daily POS system closeout to the bank deposit form
Completes deposit form. Alternatively - Prepares a deposit form that ties to the daily closeoutreconciliation
Qualifications
Background in accounting with A / P and A / R as well as cash managementStrong analytical ability regarding financial informationFamiliar with accounting software programs (Quickbooks)Familiar with MS Office software (Excel, Word)At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.
We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!
We invite EVERYONE to apply!
AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.